Tearing off The Porch + Property Cleanup

[@wendyfaith1048]

Awe!!! Love the unicorn symbolism. Ashley is a self taught archeologist. Admirable attention to detail and concern for the environment. Thumbs up!

[@luvspugs9763]

Your patient perseverance and calm attitude are very inspiring!

[@sjokomelk]

We all know that Ashley is the girlboss who gets things done around here 😀💪

[@sharonmcmillen2811]

Unbelievable cleanup!! Astounding how the property is really taking shape and looking more and more homey with every vid

[@PatriotCoder]

Ashley has just gotten happier and happier since y'all moved to Florida. So good to watch her transformation!

[@ramonaduffey5016]

Maverick coming out, assessing what's going on and immediately pitching in to help carry wood. What a kid! He never tried to make it all about him, he made it into what the family was needing.

[@richxts1357]

The Wifey being an Itsy Bitsy Lil' Lady, can't believe she does that much work around your home in addition to taking care of the Children. Your property is slowly shaping up. Keep the vids coming!

[@Sactowoman69]

Tears of joy

[@teriguerin8371]

Love the way you two brings things back to life. Vision, determination , respect and your appreciation of what God has blessed you with. Your future will be remarkable.

[@51Lorie]

That excavator was a wise investment! What an awesome transformation when that old porch was gone! I can visualize a beautiful deck already!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

The house looks so much bigger with the porch gone, however the one you build will look amazing. The only thing I would recommend is screening it because of the mosquitos here in Florida. You and your family are amazing your calmness throughout the projects is inspiring.

[@Lynn4410]

I agree. A screened in porch is needed in Florida

[@jerriewyatt905]

That’s what I thought too..

[@jerriewyatt905]

You’re really cleaning everything up Ashley.. it’s ironic you found the unicorn and that is your mascot.. the excavator is going to be a back saver for sure..

[@yawategacres7548]

Wow! That machine has paid for itself several times over! The place is looking great. I look forward to your videos to see the continued progress. 😊

[@iamruseriousnow516]

I love to hear Ashley's cute, soft little laugh..... You two are so special. Love you guys!

[@estellesuarez27]

It cracks me up when Maverick video bombs and looks at the camera and smiles. That kid is precious!

[@dhanakhei9911]

You two are the hardest working team on KZbin!

[@mariacasella6474]

You and Ashley work so well together-the property looks great!!!everyone can choose to live how they want but it makes me so sad to see the condition it was but I know your both going to turn it into a gorgeous home

[@Doughboy1824]

When my dad rebuild his patio he savage some of the wood to make lawn furniture. It came out nice. This was 35 year’s ago and we still have them.

[@the_chapess]

Fun fact: 🦄 unicorns are Scotland’s National animal :- “With its white horse-like body and single spiralling horn, the unicorn is a symbol of purity, innocence and power in Celtic mythology. Legend also tells that their horns can purify poisoned water, such is the strength of their healing power.” By adopting the unicorn as your family animal kinda makes you honorary Scots 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx

[@JaTon]

I love you take time to explain as you go so that we learn and understand what you’re doing and why. You’re a very good teacher!

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Love watching your kiddos helping. Maverick wanting to be a big boy and helping like mommy and daddy moving wood was so sweet. That was a cute frog. I've not see that species before. Can't wait to see the porch and roof build!

[@yvonnefitts1014]

Ashley looks happy.....Florida is good for her.....Even with all the work......You will have a good little helper , even now he wants to help....Sweet Maverick.......Belle must have been busy doing her thing......Sweet, sweet family....

[@daniellesduckheadhomestead3127]

Maverick is such a great helper. It’s been fun watching him grow up over the years. That excavator make quick work of that deck. Those pop bottles were cool. I think they where USA ones. I’ve only seen Mexican pop in big bottles like that. They will say Mexico on them I didn’t see that on these. Thanks for sharing. Today is my 39th birthday. Enjoying a nice quiet day at home by myself. Work has been busy with the new position. Just nice to sit in peace. I’ll talk to you later. Take care, see ya :)

[@diyfferent]

Happy Birthday!

[@marthaboswell9720]

It’s amazing how much the property has changed and improved. It’s more open and sunny. It’s really looking wonderful.

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Man talk about a HOME Wrecker to that deck LOLOL. WOW!!! Can't wait to see the NEW replacement one start. Good JOB all of you. Quite a treasure of bottles, etc. in the woods and wow you two are really cleaning that place up for sure. God's blessings to you ALL!!!

[@michaelboyd9433]

Hey Doug and Ashley good job with the demo. Just a thought a lot of older houses in the south have wraparound porches you could connect the front porch to where ya'll was going to put a balcony and screen in the section from the bedroom to the front porch would come in handy for the months when flies and other pests are out. I love seeing the transformation with the build and ya'll are doing awesome

[@evalinawarne1337]

So many people make a smaller deck. Hardly enough room for rocking chairs and legs. Maybe up to 7'. I love to have table chairs BBQ screen porch etc.. not worth anything unicorn cuz of the stress. I have some glasses like the blue one you found. Different colours. Good, rebuild the porch. Great move.

[@mardellscott6335]

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[@smallfootprint2961]

Good work, guys. Nothing like getting rid of old stuff and cleaning it all up. Even the porch.

[@lucyyoung5307]

It would be nice to reuse the lumber to build a dock out over the pond. A screen porch would be great to keep mosquitoes away, you could even sleep out there. I sure enjoy mine. Good job cleaning out the woods, Ashley. I’m always amazed at how people throw trash out on their property. My granddaughter asked me to get her a “real” unicorn for Christmas, if only I could. So I bought a blanket with unicorn horn and face along with stuffed toy. She seemed pleased. As I always say, be safe. Sending big hugs.

[@JB43186]

Great idea!

[@dianalyman5950]

I think a cool project for the old porch wood would be a floating duck cabin in your pond. Ducks like islands for nesting and escaping predators.🤗❣️🌈

[@hetaymotay]

I like that idea, too! ❤

[@mariacasella6474]

Those old bottles are cool especially like old glass medicine bottles that blue goblet is so pretty-that unicorn is soo cute

[@DonnaRatliff1]

We loved getting Pepsi in one of those 16oz returnable bottles. We did return those, too. They're from back in my teenage days. Now, that tells some about my age. Lol. I don't drink pop anymore, but honestly, there's nothing better than an ice-cold soda made with real sugar in a 16oz returnable bottle. Today, sodas are really bad with all corn syrup, fructose, etc.. Plus, we didn't have all the plastic back then. Good to see the progress you're making on your property. 👍 :) Enjoy watching.

[@886jules1]

It looked like the 'footing' for the deck was that piece of paving you dug up! Thankfully, you know what you're doing and can make a proper deck area (that'll have great style in the end too, no doubt). I'm glad Florida suits you all so well and thanks for posting this video.

[@pama.6410]

Great recycling effort Ashley! Good for you for taking down the porch if it wasn't up to your standards! Bet whatever you replace it with will be wonderful. So glad you have the machine to help you with some of these big jobs. Fund to see all the different things it can do!

[@marciacraven4032]

Doug and Ashley, you all are awesome. You're such hard workers. Watched so many of your videos. Your property is gonna look amazing just like all your other properties you all have done through the years. Belle and Maverick have grown so much. God Bless you all and be safe. Ashley, it's so good to see you be happy again. Love your videos

[@tete7958]

Looks so much better without the porch on it!! Great job in cleaning up around the house. There is so much trash! Glad you are getting things done and it all looks great. Love your choices. Have a blessed week!

[@crystalarendall8148]

You people are the greatest people. I look forward seeing your show. I wish i had a place that nice

[@jacquicoder7160]

You two are very hard working people. The property cleanup is no doubt a big job so we know Ashley has her work cut out for her and yet she smiles through it all. Having to take the porch down was kind of sad but I could see that it needed to be done. Will look forward to seeing its replacement.

[@interestedobserver9352]

Good job. You guys are really doing a good cleanup .. I'm sure the neighbors appreciate it too! Glad to see that you have neighbors close by and you're not as isolated as first appeared. Can't wait to see the new deck.

[@beckiblack859]

LOVE the cleanup! The new porch is going to look so nice and add curb appeal to your (going-to-be) gorgeous house! ❤

[@gaylef3477]

Your property is absolutely smiling that you are the owners, and taking such care to bring it all back. Great job all the way around.

[@deborahpinkey1264]

Great job cleaning up the property Ashley. Great job with the porch tear-down Doug, especially with the excavator. It really came in handy. A covered, screened in porch in the South is a must. But it still has to be aesthetically pleasing and should, as far as I am concerned, look original to the house. Whoever built your old porch was a jack. I am sure that your old house is very grateful for all the work you are doing, not only to shore her up, but to beautify her as well. Folks in the area will not recognize the old place once you're done. They probably don't even recognize it now!

[@pamalapeterson5352]

I enjoy watching your effort in cleaning up not only your home but the property also! Was a short history lesson to see all the garbage collected. God bless y’all abundantly and stay safe and healthy!

The bigger the new deck, the better. I used to live in an old Victorian with a wrap around porch/deck... I loved it, year 'round. Great for having coffee, hanging hummingbird feeders, hanging baskets, baby kiddy pool when my kids were babies, guitar plinking, bird watching, etc.

[@Kath-Erina]

Lol you guys are the only people in the world I happily watch a literal "trash haul" from.. 😅 None the less great job ashley going through the whole property to clean it up! Can't wait for the rest of the video

[@jwollman9475]

The porch came down quite easily. Frustrating how some people build things. Ashley, fun find on the soda bottles. I love old glass. I have to say both you and Doug are looking good and very happy. Such a pleasure to see you smiling Ashley. This move is working wonders for you and the family. Stay well.❤️

[@vickiehemb2691]

I think the deck that you put on it next is going to be absolutely wonderful it's gonna look gorgeous you guys are hard work and team not too many husband and wives are team oriented we need more of that good job

[@Beegee1952]

So cool watching your Deere make quick work of the porch demo. Raw power!! So satisfying!

[@laneyparker3399]

What a huge diyfference! It looks soo much better with it gone.

[@daydreambeliever6603]

It feels so good to get our messy property cleaned up.👍🏻💕

[@SugarCreekCottage]

Ashley, your laugh is infectious! And Maverick is going to he such a good helper! ❤

[@joycejones6015]

Doug, I’m so happy that you invested in that excavator. It cuts yours and Ashley’s work almost in half the time! I can’t wait to see what you do next!💕

[@virginiakoerner9317]

Plant some fruit trees. Lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, lots of citrus since you know it grows well there. Plus other fruits like peaches, pears, mango, grapes. Get growing y’all. Do build a big porch. Screen it in so there’s no bugs. You can use it all year in Florida. I’m surprised the porch didn’t come down in a hurricane already!

[@bjbrown]

The cleanup is really going well. I have a car engine buried in my garden so when I renovate I always remember where it is when the shovel hits something hard! I have no way to get rid of it so it stays. It’s a reminder that some people really don’t care. Those soda bottles look to be 1970’s vintage to me. The blue cup looks nice!

[@Gawonii1Austencao]

you should get the Road Magnet 60" Length for the forklift addon of your john deere to drag around/push around the yard to pick up and loose screws and nails, it would be a bad day if you, ash or any of the kids accidently step on one and it goes through a shoe or you son out exploring, and trip over a rock or a root and land on one. Im sure you can find a Road Magnet that is Made in America... just a suggestion

[@annalp7520]

That excavator has paid for itself already! Fantastic work you two! 💪💪

[@tomlangley6236]

You have enough good used lumber and metal to build a decent pump house to keep your equipment secure and out of the weather.

[@rhondagentry5253]

Doug and Ashley Everything is starting to look so good! I can’t wait to see the end result! Maverick is such a good little helper. Xoxo 😘

[@ehudtokatly9287]

So nice to see the little one working with mom and dad! Cool!!

[@Annes44]

The little frog 🐸 was saying "thanks for cleaning up my home" ❤️

[@kimc5048]

I have 5 1/2 acres I started taking my grandson on walks where we pick up trash , he kept finding golf balls ( as in hundreds lol) as he's now found all the obvious ones we go golf ball hunting a game 3yr olds never get tired of lol

[@seanatkins591]

Hi Guys, I'm new to your channel. I love to watch home renovation/DIY and me and my wife love Florida so your channel is a win, win for us. I look forward to seeing your vlogs and following you all on your awesome journey. May you all have many happy, fun filled years ahead of you.

[@diyfferent]

Hello and welcome! I'm glad you found our channel. :)

[@elizabethdunkelbarger8581]

You should watch the work they did with their houses in Indiana and especially the one in Michigan.....I wish it existed here in Indiana and I could buy it.... so well done.... and so similar to the house my dad, a carpenter, built with his own hands when I was 4 years old.

[@Hollybank5]

Ashley is doing a superb job cleaning up the yard and getting rid of all that nasty debris!! The old soda bottles are nice and the unicorn 🦄 is adorable 🥰!!! Tearing off the old unsafe porch is a good call, Doug ! I know you’re gonna build something so much nicer and structurally sound ✅ This home will be gorgeous when you’re done renovating !!!! ❤️👍

[@sallyhover8173]

Never thought I would enjoy looking at trash! Whoever built that deck was probably drinking all those beers lol! That excavator is a treasure! Loved the music for the porch tear down. Maverick is quite the helper. He’s so sweet! God bless y’all 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@what1dreamt]

I was watching a house tour of a home built by Frank Loyd Wright. And it made me think of you guys, it was cool, simple, lots of build-ins, minimal style. Very functional and just so cool looking. Almost futuristic. You guys are awesome.

[@localsouptalks]

The unicorn find is really magical, and was meant for you to find it. It is so nice to see you both so happy. Keep up the good work.

[@mariachristopherson460]

The unicorn find was amazing! It’s saying this place is yours , it’s confirmation... so cool

[@sharonhagen6362]

Congratulations on the lovely “surprise” glass unicorn find! It’s kind of a sweet message that’s says, “You’re where you belong!” The property is looking soooo good. I can’t wait to see the deck construction. Be well and be safe!

[@donnahawkins3135]

So glad y'all recycle everything the way you do you're such a good family and I love seeing the kids helping any men who they are have a blessed day and may God be with you

[@annieoakley8082]

Wow! What a transformation! The deck didn’t look too bad until you showed us how poorly it was built! I can’t wait to see the new one! Ashley, you found some unique items in the trash; the old drink bottles, the Unicorn and I couldn’t believe the mug was still not broken! Thank you for recycling; I wish more people would be that responsible for what we do to our environment! We use to have 3 trash cans full until we started recycling plastic, cans and glass! Now we have a small garbage can each Monday when they pick up the garbage! The property is looking so much better; you can see the sun coming down in the trees all around the property now! You should really have a great garden space as well as some beautiful plants! I can’t wait to see what’s next! May God’s Blessings be with you and the kiddos today and every day! ❤️

[@Jenlightenment]

Yaasss! Unicorn. Nice spirit animal. Seems like y’all are on the right path then if you’re finding one on the property and right near that fresh fruit tree. I love seeing the cleanup and the right thing done for the earth. Thank you for always thinking about cleanup and proper disposal of that debris. Y’all are so funny and cute about your content. I love the authenticity and playfulness you’re sharing with us. I can’t wait to see the deck build or anything y’all have planned next. Looking great!! ✨🦄🤗✨

[@reneebunch6007]

That was awesome. I can’t wait to see what you build in it’s place. I know it will be beautiful.

[@thedmd101]

You always amaze me. I can’t wait to see the completed project. I love your esthetic and look forward to every video

[@gladysanderson1351]

I would never have thought the trailer would turn out so nice! The color scheme and decor look great for a well fitted out garage, or workshop. It will be so much more pleasant working in there now. Thanks for some great idea producing videos!

[@cherylmoors3455]

This will make it easier to wrap your porch all the way around to the master bedroom. All hands on deck, so great that your children like to join in on the project.

[@robinrummel1359]

Great feeling to get all that trash cleaned up. And glad they used cans for targets, not bottles!! I'm still finding pieces of bottles mostly dime or quarter size in a certain spot in my backyard almost 20 years after moving in. 😜 Amazing how different a house can look simply by taking off a small porch! It really was in bad shape, even the posts looked rotten where broke off at the concrete. Love that excavator!! 😀👍👏❤️

[@francescam9539]

Omg! I had that unicorn! It was a nightlight. It had a wooden base that held the bulb. This is the second time I’ve seen that glass unicorn, the other was on a vintage finds and resell channel. Memories ❤️

[@kathygirlygirl4109]

Doug, as I'm watching Maverick on the wood while you are taking the porch apart, I thought, maybe you could make a quick little teeter-totter for them to play on. WOW Ashley, lots of trash picked up. I'm sure that feels so good knowing those things like the giant knife is thrown away. Great job! Glad you are able to reuse some of that would. Wherever we can save money it's a good thing. Looks good!

[@buckroger5850]

Team work makes a strong family 😊

[@missykowalewski]

Some of those bottles r really old. Some companies like Coke-a-Cola dated the bottom for awhile. And they also used other types of markings depending on the plant the bottle was made in. U might find some gems there. My son works in landscaping and many times they go in and clean property. His solution to not putting aluminum in the dump is to throw the cans in plastic tubs of water. After a day or so he shakes them out then takes them for recycling. We recycle everything we possible can too. We think it’s the right thing to do.

[@357dinko]

I just love the renovations and restorations (same?) on the homes you've done. I can't wait to see more results.

[@christinep1679]

Ashley's finds are amazing! But it means that there are millions of other places that have the same kind of mess. The oceans too, are full of the same kind of stuff. You are restoring your little part of earth. Wish everyone would do the same. You both are awesome responsible people! Thank you! 😉🇺🇸

[@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500]

The soda bottles are collectible and the blue cup is called cobalt blue crystal and some are expensive some are cheap you have to find somebody who tell you what to look like markings or emblems 👍

[@jesusisGod1434]

I was just thinking about my favorite working family enjoying the warmth of Florida and working so hard on their new house and property! Love this update!

[@joannadavis1881]

The new deck is going to be gorgeous. Your projects and builds always look amazing and beautiful.

[@kellysnow491]

Hello hello, I haven't commented in a while so I've just got to say dang Doug , lol you are doing a kick ass job . Those doors that you've installed and painted totally awesome. I really like that color you guys chose. Then the clean up on your property wow that was a mess to be had. Great job Ashley! You never know what your going to find or how antique the stuff is . I'm sure that you guys have a porch plan in mind don't you? Whatever you decide make it awesome to make a grand statement about the family that's taken over the property as if it were to say .... " Invite us in your neighborhood and watch the changes that were about to make you'll be glad you did" you guys are doing an awesome job I love watching every one you post and count the hours until the next. Thank you for sharing your life skills with us all! ☀️

[@billdursa4724]

My yard in N.C. was the same with bottles and metal scraps everywhere. Built in 1946. The owners did not have garbage pick-up so everyting was dumped out in the 5 acre property. I find new bits of trash every year. Keep up the good work!

[@rockreader4298]

I'm excited to see your progress, Doug and Ashley. Good to see Maverick the Super on the job site, lending a hand. To my recollection, your tall slender soda bottles are from mid to late sixties. Clean and stash them as you find them and when you get a crate full take them to a local vintage shop and trade them for something you can use for the build. Keep an eye out for any old enamel advertising signs. Many are worth some bucks, like hundreds, even more. The blue glass goblet would be a nice light feature, with a tea light candle or LED flame in it. Sweet little frog looked right at the camera. : )

[@charlottesmith830]

Looking really good 👍🏻

[@kerryevans7413]

Yes that porch needed to go. I'm sure what you build back will way better and more sturdy. The place is looking better every video. Great job on the trash clean up also.

[@JoJoDragonslayer]

Everything is looking awesome!

[@jemtec1]

That excavator is an incredible help! Look at all the future renovation savings in labor it’s going to make! Excellent buy!

[@nathantv8257]

Your house looks so much nicer removing that rickety deck. Can’t wait to see what the new one looks like! Maybe add a porch swing!

[@dennislower4742]

You guys should have way more subscribers

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hopefully, the new porch will be much wider, and longer than the previous one. Maverick looked adorable helping out cleaning the wood pile.

[@elizabethmesora2558]

Property looking so much better than when you got there. I would love to be doing what your doing but I would need to be 50 years younger. Keep up the good work and enjoy your family time also.

[@katherineking1361]

Wow, that looks so good, even without that deck. A shame nothing could be saved but sometimes it's just best to start from scratch. Now it will be done correctly and you can design it the way you want it. I can't believe the progress you two have made in such a short time.. Please take some time to enjoy life and stay healthy (take care of your back).

[@dawnlund1104]

Everything is looking so good! That just really must feel good to get all the garbage and undergrowth cleared out. You can breathe!

[@hollywoodhunna]

i cried watching this. you guys matching a difference! way to go! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@Grimes60]

Wow, lots of hidden dangers, so nice to restore a neglected property 👍unicorn, cool sign🙂

[@imari2305]

I've noticed since you guys have moved to Florida, you both are looking younger. It just amazes me how much trash/litter you find when cleaning up. That beautiful cobolt blue glass y'all should keep and use it as a mini vase for cut flowers. That excavator sure is a game changer. Can't wait to see what newe ideas y'all come up with for the new deck.

[@lindacruikshank2656]

I love watching you guys. Such a great team always making things better. Cant wait for more.

[@Mrsstick07]

Your both such a delight. Thank you for sharing your house journey. 🥰 x